Detailed Specifications
HP Q2020A - SDLT II 600 GB Data Cartridge
Overview :
The HP Q2020A is a Super DLT II (SDLT II) blank data cartridge designed for use by storage engineers and backup administrators to expand high-capacity tape libraries. It supports a native capacity of 300 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 600 GB in compatible SDLT 600 drives. The cartridge fits into branch or data-center library environments that continue to use SDLT mechanisms and need cost-effective archival media. It integrates with HP StorageWorks tape libraries and automation systems that support SDLT format, providing a migration path for existing DLT/SDLT deployments. Its build quality and specification support enterprise backup workflows rather than consumer use.
Key Features :
Compatible with SDLT 600 drives in SDLT library systems
Native capacity 300 GB, compressed capacity 600 GB
Up to 72 MB/s transfer rate in compressed mode
Archival media life rated up to 30 years under proper conditions
Tape width 12.7 mm (1.27 cm) with 630 m length of tape
Specifications :
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | Q2020A |
| Product Type | SDLT II Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 300 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 600 GB |
| Transfer Rate (max compressed) | 72 MB/s |
| Tape Width | 12.7 mm (0.50 in) |
| Tape Length | 630 m |
| Tape Thickness | 8 µm |
| Base Film | Metal Particle |
| Archival Storage Life | Up to 30 years |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 45 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Size (imperial) | Approx. 1.73 in (4.39 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 0.66 lbs (300 g) |
